India’s Major Defence Partner, United States Approves Sale of Missiles

Current Context: United States has approved to sale Harpoon air-launched anti-ship missiles and Mark 54 lightweight torpedoes worth $155 million to India. And hence has again proven to be India’s major defense partner and strengthen the defense partnership between the two countries.

The Harpoon missile system will be integrated into the P-8I anti-submarine warfare aircraft to carry out anti-surface warfare missions. And thus it will enhance interoperability with the US and other allied forces.

Question:

Q.1 Who has approved the sale of Harpoon air-launched anti-ship missiles to India?
a. France
b. Russiac. United States
d. Italy

India’s Major Defence Partner, United States Approves Sale of Missiles
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April 15, 2020
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